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Photoshop 2021 Essential Training: Basics – Live on LinkedIn | Lynda.com

I’m excited to announce that my new Photoshop 2020 Essential Training: Basics course is now available on LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com. Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in design or photography or just want to enhance the images you take of...

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21 Oct 2020

Adobe Announces Updates to Lightroom Classic (v10)

Today Adobe announced new features and updates to Lightroom Classic (v10) including Color Grading, enhancements to zooming, GPU acceleration for local adjustments, Live View for tethering and more!

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20 Oct 2020

Adobe Announces Updates to Lightroom v4 and Lightroom Mobile

Today Adobe announced new features and updates to Lightroom (v4) and Lightroom mobile including Color Grading, Auto Versions, Learn and Discovery, Zoom, Graphical Watermarks and Watermark Syncing, Export with Previous and more!

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20 Oct 2020

Adobe Announces Updates to Photoshop 2021 (v22) and Adobe Camera Raw (v13)

I’m excited to announce several new features and enhancements to Photoshop 2021 (v22) including the new Pattern Preview, Sky Replacement, and Neural Filters, and well as enhancements to Shapes, Camera Raw, Plugins, the Select and Mask workspace, Cloud ...

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20 Oct 2020

Photoshop Compositing and Personal Projects that Boost Your Creativity at Adobe MAX!

Adobe MAX is almost here! I’ll be presenting on Photoshop Compositing Tools and Techniques (Thursday, October 22nd, 11:30 - 12:00 PDT) and Personal Photo Projects that Boost Your Creativity (Wednesday, October 21st, 10:30 - 11:00 PDT).

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16 Oct 2020

15 Tips for Working with Folders in Lightroom Classic

Discover 15 of my favorite tips, tricks and techniques for working with Folders in Lightroom Classic.

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13 Oct 2020

Working with Layer Effects and Layer Styles in Photoshop

Here are my favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for working with Layer Effects and Layer Styles in Photoshop.

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6 Oct 2020

Lightroom Mobile – 5 of Julieanne’s Favorite Editing Tips

In this episode of #LrInsiderTips, Julieanne demonstrates 5 of her favorite tips for editing in Lightroom mobile including swapping the aspect ratio of a crop, using the Aspect slider, setting black and white points, dismissing the White Balance eyedro...

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29 Sep 2020

The Photography Show—20 Tips for Organizing & Editing Your Photos in Lightroom Classic

I’m thrilled to be a part of The Photography Show 2020! On Monday, September 21st at 13:00 GMT, I’ll be presenting “20 Tips for Organizing and Editing your Photos in Lightroom Classic” where I’ll be sharing 20 of my favorite hidden gems and productivit...

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17 Sep 2020

3, 2, 1 PS! How to Add Layer Styles to Multiple Layers in Photoshop

In my 50th episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop!, we'll explore three ways to add Layer Styles to multiple layers in Photoshop.

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15 Sep 2020

Importing Photos into Lightroom Classic

Everything that you need to know (videos, quick tips, and shortcuts) to quickly get you up to speed when importing files into Lightroom Classic!

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8 Sep 2020

Migrating my blog content to jkost.com/blog

Hi Everyone! If you’re looking for tips, tricks and shortcuts for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, I’m going to be migrating my blog content to jkost.com/blog. Please help me spread the word, and I hope to see you there! -j

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3 Sep 2020

30 Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Working with Type in Photoshop

Here are 30+ of my favorite tips, tricks, and shortcuts for working with type in Photoshop!

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1 Sep 2020

Lightroom Mobile – Adding Your Own Style to a Photograph

In this episode of #LrInsiderTips, Julieanne demonstrates how to incorporate your own personal style on any image using the Profiles, Radial Gradient, and Light Panel.

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25 Aug 2020

3, 2, 1, PS! Ten Super Useful Photoshop Preferences

In this Episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop (Ten Super Useful Photoshop Preferences), Julieanne reveals the power behind several overlooked preferences in Photoshop.

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18 Aug 2020

3, 2, 1, PS! Ten Super Useful Photoshop Preferences

In this Episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop (Ten Super Useful Photoshop Preferences), Julieanne reveals the power behind several overlooked preferences in Photoshop.

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18 Aug 2020

How to Create a Vintage Look in Lightroom Mobile

In this video, Julieanne demonstrates how to give a vintage look to your photograph using Lightroom on mobile.

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13 Aug 2020

Showcase Your Work using Adobe Portfolio – Downloadable “How-To” PDF

Adobe Portfolio is a fast and easy way to showcase your work and, if you subscribe to Creative Cloud or the Creative Cloud for Photography plan, Adobe Portfolio is included in your subscription! This PDF will step you through the process.

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4 Aug 2020

Adobe Portfolio Is Now Free for 1 Year for 2020 College Graduates

If you graduated in 2020, you are now eligible for one free year of Adobe Portfolio! Use Adobe Portfolio to build your website, stand out online, and show the world who you are beyond your resume with beautiful, customizable layouts. Click here for mor...

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4 Aug 2020

Lightroom Mobile – 3 Tips to Increase Your Productivity!

In this video, I share 3 of my favorite tips to help increase your productivity while working with Lightroom mobile including how to apply the previous photo's settings, Copy and Paste a subset of settings and apply to multiple images, and create Presets.

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28 Jul 2020

3, 2, 1, PS! Three Reasons to use the Libraries Panel in Photoshop

In this video (3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Three Reasons to use Libraries in Photoshop), you’ll discover three ways to improve your workflow using the Libraries panel in Photoshop!

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21 Jul 2020

Zooming in Lightroom Classic

When in Grid view, tap "L" or double click an image thumbnail to preview in Loupe view. Once in Loupe view, you will automatically be given the zoom tool; click on the image to zoom to the default zoom percentage (Lightroom’s default zoom percentage is...

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14 Jul 2020

A Complete Guide to Shortcuts for Adobe Camera Raw

Given the recent changes made to Adobe Camera Raw 12.3, I spent the holiday weekend updating my previous post of shortcuts, tips, and tricks for using Adobe Camera Raw. You can view them below or use this link (2020_ACR_Shortcuts) to download the 10 pa...

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7 Jul 2020

Santa Fe Workshops: Perspectives — Beyond the Single Image

I’m extremely excited to be a part of Santa Fe Workshop’s “Perspectives” seminar series! In this unique three-part series, I’ll walk through my creative process from ideation to completion, sharing insights into my workflow including: my sources for in...

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23 Jun 2020

Santa Fe Workshops: Perspectives — Beyond the Single Image

I’m extremely excited to be a part of Santa Fe Workshop’s “Perspectives” seminar series! In this unique three-part series, I’ll walk through my creative process from ideation to completion, sharing insights into my workflow including: my sources for in...

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23 Jun 2020

Lightroom Classic v9.3 – ISO Adaptive Presets, Tone Curve, Local Hue Editing, Batch Export Updates, and More!

I'm pleased to announce updates to Raw Defaults including ISO Adaptive Presets, a new look and feel for the Tone Curve, Local Hue Editing for the Local Adjustment tools, additional control when using Batch Exports, and more - in Lightroom Classic v9.3.

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16 Jun 2020

Photoshop v21.2 – Pattern Rotation, Auto Font Activation, Select Subject, and More!

I’m pleased to announce pattern rotation, automatic font activation, updates to Select Subject, Match Font, and more in Photoshop v21.2!

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16 Jun 2020

Adobe Camera Raw v12.3 – Modernized Interface, Local Hue Editing, ISO Adaptive Presets, and more!

I’m pleased to announce that Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) v12.3 has a new, modernized interface, ISO Adaptive Presets, Local Hue editing and more.

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16 Jun 2020

How to Create Custom Raw Defaults in Adobe Camera Raw v12.3

The new Raw Defaults interface in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) provide a much easier and more intuitive way to assign and manage the default rendering of your raw files across multiple camera models. Raw Defaults enable you to set custom defaults instead of ...

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16 Jun 2020

Lightroom Mobile – Raw Defaults, Versions, Local Hue Editing, Synced Watermarks, Edit in PS (iPad), and more!

I’m pleased to announce new features and updates including custom Raw Defaults, Versions, local Hue editing, watermark syncing across devices, Shared Album notifications, "Edit in Photoshop" on the iPad and more in the June release of Lightroom mobile...

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16 Jun 2020

Lightroom v3.3 – Raw Defaults, Versions, Local Hue Editing, Inspirational Edits, and More!

I’m pleased to announce new features and updates including Custom Raw Defaults, Versions, Local Hue Editing, Watermarks, Shared Album Notifications, and new ways to connect, learn, and be inspired using Discovery Posts, in Lightroom v3.3.

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16 Jun 2020

How to Create a Preset in Lightroom Mobile

Presets are a great way to quickly apply the same look and feel to multiple images in Lightroom Mobile. This post will show you how!

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11 Jun 2020

Customizing View Options in Lightroom Classic

Here are some of my favorite ways to customize the View options in Lightroom Classic to help increase productivity.

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9 Jun 2020

Lightroom Mobile – How to Correct Perspective

In this video I demonstrate how to use Lightroom on my mobile device to remove lens distortion and correct the perspective of an image. Then, I make adjustments to the Light panel to reveal detail in the highlights and shadows and use Adjustment Brush ...

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27 May 2020

3, 2, 1, PS! Ten Tips for Working with Layer Styles

Learn how to improve your layer effects and styles with these 10 Photoshop tips from Julieanne Kost!

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19 May 2020

Beyond the Single Shot – Free Online Workshop

Join Paul Burnett and Julieanne Kost for our free workshop Beyond the Single Shot during the Head On (virtual) Photo Festival!

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12 May 2020

The Creative Composite – Free Workshop

I hope you'll join me for my free workshop The Creative Composite during the Head On (virtual) Photo Festival!

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7 May 2020

Working with Modules and Panels in Lightroom Classic

Discover tips and tricks for working with Modules and Panel in Lightroom Classic.

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5 May 2020

Working with Modules and Panels in Lightroom Classic

Discover tips and tricks for working with Modules and Panel in Lightroom Classic.

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5 May 2020

Turn Left Turn Right, the Power of Lightroom Classic – Free Workshop

Join Paul Burnett and Julieanne Kost for our free workshop Turn Left Turn Right, the Power of Lightroom Classic during the Head On (virtual) Photo Festival!

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1 May 2020

Reigniting the Creative Spark Through Self-Assignments – Free Workshop

Join me for my free workshop Reigniting the Creative Spark Through Self-Assignments during the Head On (virtual) Photo Festival!

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30 Apr 2020

Lightroom Mobile Workflow – B&W Conversions

Learn how to use Lightroom on your mobile device to convert a color image to black and white. Topics include Cropping, Profiles, Light and Color panels, Healing and Adjustment Brushes, Radial Filter and Split Tone.

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28 Apr 2020

Free Course on Automating Photoshop for the next 24 hours!

If you’re looking for some training, I’ve shared my “Photoshop Automation - Tips, Tricks, and Techniques” online course from LinkedIn Learning for the next 24 hours – for FREE - AGAIN (because I messed up the link last time!).

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21 Apr 2020

3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Three ways to use Clipping Masks

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Three ways to use Clipping Masks, you’ll learn how and why to use Clipping Masks in Photoshop to enhance your editing process.

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21 Apr 2020

Free Course on Automating Photoshop for the next 24 hours!

My Photoshop Automation - Tips, Tricks, and Techniques online course from LinkedIn Learning | Lynda.com is FREE for the next 24 hours!

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14 Apr 2020

Preset Panel Behaviors in Photoshop 2020 v21

Photoshop 2020 (v21) added three new panels for organizing and applying Gradients, Patterns, and Shapes, and updated the Swatches and Styles panels. Presets can be applied by clicking on the preset in the panel, dragging and dropping the preset from th...

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7 Apr 2020

Free Course on Lightroom and Photoshop for the next 24 hours!

Realizing that many of us have a bit more time on our hands as we shelter in place, I thought I would offer my Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Workflows: Start to Finish Studies online course for the next 24 hours - for FREE.

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3 Apr 2020

Lightroom Mobile Workflow – Death Valley

In this video I use Lightroom on my mobile device to demonstrate how to make quick edits to close the gap between the image that I saw in my minds eye and what my camera captured.

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31 Mar 2020

Fill and Adjustment Layer Shortcuts

In this post, I've gathered all of my favorite shortcuts for working with Fill and Adjustment Layers in Photoshop.

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24 Mar 2020

3, 2, 1, Photoshop! How to Capture Patterns, Shapes, Colors and Gradients From Images in Photoshop

With the new Capture from Image functionality in Photoshop, you can automatically create patterns, shapes, color themes, and gradients from your images.

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17 Mar 2020

Adobe Enables Distance Learning Globally for Schools Impacted by COVID-19

Starting today, Adobe is giving higher education and K-12 institutional customers globally — who currently make Creative Cloud apps available to students who login through on-campus labs — the ability to request temporary “at-home” access for their stu...

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13 Mar 2020

Working with Keywords in Lightroom Classic

While perhaps not my favorite task in Lightroom Classic, adding keywords to photos is a critical part of my workflow as I often need to search through my entire image library to find components for my composite images. Here are several tips and shortcu...

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10 Mar 2020

3, 2, 1, PS! Five Reasons to Use Fill and Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

In this video you’ll learn discover five reasons to use non-destructive Fill and Adjustment layers to your images in Photoshop.

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3 Mar 2020

From the Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) Team: Merge to Panorama

Josh Bury, Sr. Computer Scientist on the Adobe Camera Raw team, wrote an excellent article calling out best practices for shooting and stitching multiple images together using the Merge to Panorama command (found in Lightroom Classic, ACR, and Lightroo...

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25 Feb 2020

Happy Birthday Photoshop!

Happy Birthday Photoshop! I thought it might be fun to post this short videos demonstrating how Use several elements to build my composite images in Photoshop.

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19 Feb 2020

Photoshop on iPad – Object Select and Type Settings

Today’s update to Photoshop on the iPad takes a huge leap forward with the addition of the Object Selection tool and enhanced Typographic settings.

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19 Feb 2020

Improvements to Content Aware Fill, Lens Blur, and more in Photoshop v21.1!

This release of Photoshop (v21.1) includes improvements to the Content Aware Fill workspace, Lens Blur, Performance, and Dark Mode on Mac OS.

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19 Feb 2020

How to Create Custom Raw Defaults in Adobe Camera Raw (v12.2)

Adobe Camera Raw’s new Raw Defaults Settings panel provides a much easier and more intuitive way to assign and manage the default rendering of your raw files across multiple camera models. For example, you may want to change the default rendering setti...

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11 Feb 2020

Updates to Lightroom for Mac, Win, Android, iOS, iPadOS, & ChromeOS (2-2020)

I’m excited to announce several updates and enhancements to Lightroom for Mac and Windows including improvements to Import, Export, PhotoMerge, and Shared Albums as well as improvements made to Learn and Discover content on iOS and Android, direct impo...

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11 Feb 2020

How to Customize Lightroom Classic’s Default Develop Settings (v9.2)

Lightroom Classic now provides an easier and more intuitive way to customize the default rendering of your raw files in order to streamline your editing workflow. For example, if you prefer to apply custom raw settings upon import (such as using camera...

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11 Feb 2020